SOLUTION: The difference between twice a number and 9 is 16.Find the number?

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Question 74159This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: The difference between twice a number and 9 is 16.Find the number? This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

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Let the number be x
The difference between twice a number and 9 is 16
2x - 9 = 16
2x = 16 + 9 = 25
x = 12.5